I'm not sure on what David originally wrote down the famous shepherd psalm. It probably was sung in the field to calm his sheep before it finally made it into written form. Yet this psalm has brought comfort to millions over the years.

With the words to the psalm are simple reflections on the meaning of each phrase. No one is quite sure of the origins of these simple reflections. Hopefully the words and the reflections will be a reminder to each of us how much God loves us and longs for us to build our lives around our his grace.

The Lord is my Shepherd ...

-- that's relationship!

I shall not want ...

-- that's provision!

He makes me to lie down in green pastures ...

-- that's rest!

He leads me beside the still waters ...

-- that's refreshment!

He restores my soul ...

-- that's healing!

He leads me in the paths of righteousness ...

-- that's guidance!

For His name's sake ...

-- that's purpose!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death ...

--that's testing!

I will fear no evil ...

-- that's protection!

For You are with me ...

-- that's companionship!

Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me ...

 -- that's security!

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies ...

-- that's hope!

You anoint my head with oil ...

-- that's consecration!

My cup runs over ...

-- that's abundance!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me ...

-- that's blessing!

All the days of my life ...

-- that's faithfulness!

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD

-- that's home!

Forever!

-- that's eternity!